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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 519.72 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 519.72 and 182.16 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 519.72 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/519.72 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 519.72 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 94,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,673.40/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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